tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post6391750111773313678..comments2024-03-01T05:13:20.451+00:00Comments on Ten lives and second chances: Robo-tillOld Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-16087523085834112812011-01-14T12:32:10.381+00:002011-01-14T12:32:10.381+00:00Our drugstore, CVS has switched to mostly auto che...Our drugstore, CVS has switched to mostly auto checkouts. I often screw up something between purchasing, coupons, and payment. And then the light flashes. I feel stupid and old. So I can relate!<br /><br />Poor people who are being replaced too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-9538488038865840432011-01-13T11:32:36.180+00:002011-01-13T11:32:36.180+00:00Oh... those machines are rude... don't you pay...Oh... those machines are rude... don't you pay them any mind!<br /><br />Well... don't make up your mind just yet Jenn. Now that you know what you were doing wrong, those robo-machines can sometimes be a timesaver.... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-12715498553304319722011-01-13T00:37:11.592+00:002011-01-13T00:37:11.592+00:00I don't plan on using those non- person checko...I don't plan on using those non- person checkouts. Someone needs a job where those techy things are.....GG Hello, Charlie, this is Kassey, I'm following you now. catch a mousey for me. I never get to eat mice.GreatGrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11398397143405977670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-58387700134123044082011-01-12T23:12:06.034+00:002011-01-12T23:12:06.034+00:00I despise those automated cashiers and avoid them ...I despise those automated cashiers and avoid them whenever possible.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-9352493175915588492011-01-12T20:17:02.421+00:002011-01-12T20:17:02.421+00:00Oh I hate those talking machines!
"please rem...Oh I hate those talking machines!<br />"please remove your baggage from the paacking area" <br />I usually end up muttering to the one in tescos - <br />No I say, I'll do it when I feel like it -<br />(not obviously when there is a queue behind me!)Words A Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423263654771820182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-87440079468715138002011-01-12T20:02:50.953+00:002011-01-12T20:02:50.953+00:00Oh, they are so maddening aren't they? I seem ...Oh, they are so maddening aren't they? I seem to have a fairly heated exchange with the automatic till robot woman eacch time I go. Why must she insist on repeating herself? 'Please place item in bagging area'<br />I have! I have! Please shut up and leave me alone! <br />Seems to me there's more interaction with staff when I use the stupid self serve than when I go to the 'proper' till, as they have to come and sort out the machine for me at least three times!<br />I always leave feeling stupid, but it's not my fault! Really!<br />xxpenandpaintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273388732451042663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-50440023909099263152011-01-12T19:14:29.918+00:002011-01-12T19:14:29.918+00:00Know just what you mean. we have tried several tim...Know just what you mean. we have tried several times to use these check outs and always somjething goes wrong.. They are supposed to be quicker.. Ha ha..Hugs GJ x Angel Ginger Jasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15332639287513279097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-82383837290565328002011-01-12T18:42:48.273+00:002011-01-12T18:42:48.273+00:00My Sweet Hubby thinks I am silly, but I refuse to ...My Sweet Hubby thinks I am silly, but I refuse to use those things. The way I see it, everyone of them represents a cashier out of a job. Besides, I like to talk to people, not machines.<br />As for the library book, well I must admit to "donating" a bit to the library fund by paying late fees. At least you are using the library right?<br />Cheers, <br />KatKat_RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-14863881118389519202011-01-12T18:24:16.852+00:002011-01-12T18:24:16.852+00:00Yes, I do not like those automated check outs eith...Yes, I do not like those automated check outs either! If a person forgets to put the item in the shopping bag they also yell in quite a loud voice that sounds annoyed. I'd much rather deal with a live chashier!<br /><br />I hope Charlie found what he was looking for :)Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-71797776915723017152011-01-12T16:56:21.046+00:002011-01-12T16:56:21.046+00:00Oi! I hate machines that don't let you fix st...Oi! I hate machines that don't let you fix stuff! Especially when they YELL at you! I'd go back and stick chewing gum in the slot to get even! *shifty*<br /><br />(had to hang up and re-call last night because on a stupid 'hit the number' on the phone I hit one wrong--why cant there be an 'erase' option!?)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-37104694966089453592011-01-12T16:19:57.578+00:002011-01-12T16:19:57.578+00:00Well, Old Kitty, it seems you might need a little ...Well, Old Kitty, it seems you might need a little help there with the library card remembering and the cash machine.<br /><br />Charlie looks like he's up for the task. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by to see "The Boys".KarenMcGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226107551720826600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-69280618234276635622011-01-12T15:56:37.712+00:002011-01-12T15:56:37.712+00:00Ooh the one I use has a persitent but seductive vo...Ooh the one I use has a persitent but seductive voice. I tried putting my own shopping bag on the loading tray and it kept complaining "unidentified item in loading area. Please remove". Of course I just talk back to it/her in an equally forceful and sedutive tone, then slink out without making eye contact because I'm sure everyone in the vicinity probably thinks "There goes that mad woman again!" :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-18003909443835910902011-01-12T15:17:30.051+00:002011-01-12T15:17:30.051+00:00I hate those things! Lots of stores have either ta...I hate those things! Lots of stores have either taken some out, or all because people seem to avoid them. I'm sure it's for the reason you mentioned.<br /><br />I have an award for you at my blog.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008153523366719973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-30109126534783367182011-01-12T15:17:09.591+00:002011-01-12T15:17:09.591+00:00Experiences like that make me want to stay home fr...Experiences like that make me want to stay home from the shops entirely. Unfortunately, they have chocolate at the shops. Hence . . . I must go. Bravo on hunting the mice, Charlie!Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-62084873143538719352011-01-12T14:57:17.445+00:002011-01-12T14:57:17.445+00:00That is so funny! I get nervous at those machines ...That is so funny! I get nervous at those machines too. But I'm not near patient enough not to stick with it. (Queuing is not for me!)<br />After the third of fourth time, it's not so daunting.<br />Get those mices, handsome Charlie!Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720448450116459367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-6369799512736506802011-01-12T14:54:27.221+00:002011-01-12T14:54:27.221+00:00First, I LOVE that hamster!!! You can feed and fee...First, I LOVE that hamster!!! You can feed and feed and feed him and he never gets tired of eating! LoL. <br /><br />Second, me and library books have a stormy past. I ALWAYS end up paying overdue fees. Always. <br /><br />And lastly ... I've never been crazy about those self-checkout lanes. They've got a mind all their own. <br /><br />Hope the kitty caught a mice-y.<br /><br />~JDJEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390400360357693403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-26823197664469293482011-01-12T14:50:34.100+00:002011-01-12T14:50:34.100+00:00I have nothing but problems at those DIY tills but...I have nothing but problems at those DIY tills but again and again I put myself through the torture. Am I too ashamed to have the cashier know I'm buying crisps again?<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-73718434663986490492011-01-12T14:31:00.932+00:002011-01-12T14:31:00.932+00:00I always queue to pay Jen - machines don't see...I always queue to pay Jen - machines don't seem to like me - well really I think it's me that is intimidated by the machines!!<br />I am like a gibbering idiot while I'm using them and a nervous wreck when I've done it!!<br />Charlie don't be cheeky about the plant pots - give your mum a break a machine's just told her off!!Hannah and Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349810117072020253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-36400034365883108272011-01-12T13:25:37.643+00:002011-01-12T13:25:37.643+00:00Technology is wonderful...yea, right! No technolo...Technology is wonderful...yea, right! No technology can find mice better than we can, right Charlie???Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-10305897476389628412011-01-12T12:48:48.064+00:002011-01-12T12:48:48.064+00:00Those robot cashiers should be banned! So loud an...Those robot cashiers should be banned! So loud and rude!The Monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850353509683423356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-13750141800870216462011-01-12T09:21:45.598+00:002011-01-12T09:21:45.598+00:00Oh, I hate those self-scan checkouts and do avoid ...Oh, I hate those self-scan checkouts and do avoid them if possible. I take my my own bags to the grocery store and you should hear the fuss "she" makes the times I've tried to get them set up (instead of the store's own plastic bags). I always end up needing assistance!<br /><br />Frankly, we pay enough for our goods (regardless of the store) that I think we *should* have decent, personal check out service--i.e. a real person ringing us through!Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-19707377505849405942011-01-12T07:53:30.842+00:002011-01-12T07:53:30.842+00:00I hate all those flashing machines, the Tesco expr...I hate all those flashing machines, the Tesco express ones especially, with the shouting at you it does if you make one error, poor you!Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-34105024723195422972011-01-12T06:14:55.397+00:002011-01-12T06:14:55.397+00:00Hi... It's quite a while that we didn't vi...Hi... It's quite a while that we didn't visit you here...hope everything is going on well...<br /><br />>hugs<umi_ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454454514622102394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-48187156446440120432011-01-12T05:07:15.092+00:002011-01-12T05:07:15.092+00:00I'm sorry you got nervous! I didn't know C...I'm sorry you got nervous! I didn't know Charlie was a mouser. My manly mans Sasha is too.Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367997384893777621.post-41671762164784586742011-01-12T04:14:25.035+00:002011-01-12T04:14:25.035+00:00I like the term robo-till! Wow, can't it just ...I like the term robo-till! Wow, can't it just spit it out instead of making a big issue about it?!<br /><br />Good luck w/ finding those mices, Charlie!notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.com